"Everything the Power of the World does is done in a circle. The sky is round, and I have heard that the earth is round like a ball, and so are all the stars. The wind, in its greatest power, whirls. Birds make their nests in circles, for theirs is the same religion as ours. The sun comes forth and goes down again in a circle. The moon does the same, and both are round. Even the seasons form a great circle in their changing, and always come back again to where they were. The life of a man is a circle from childhood to childhood, and so it is in everything where power moves.“
- Black Elk, the Dakota elder













Autumn Equinox Mandala Retreat
The Harvest

With Caterina Martinico and Patricia Waters

Sunday September 19, 2010
9:30 a.m. - 5 pm



As Autumn returns, and day and night
Are briefly, but perfectly balanced at equinox,
May we remember anew how fragile life is
May we make wise choices in how and what we harvest
May the diminishing light in the daylight skies
Be met by an increasing compassion and tolerance
In our hearts…..

The Autumnal Equinox marks the beginning of shorter days and longer nights. Let us gather to celebrate the Equinox by creating Illuminated Mandalas at this time of harvest and thanksgiving. Engage in a day of artistic reflection and giving thanks for the harvest in our lives through making mandalas using luminous prismacolor pencils on black paper. No art experience necessary.

Cost: $90 includes all materials. (Inquire about sliding scale). A non refundable $25 deposit will hold your place. Make check payable to Patricia Waters and mail to 8844 Cypress Ave., Cotati, CA 94931.

6.5 Continuing Education Hours available for an additional cost of $15. Provider # 4082

Call: 707 795-0638 or 707 538-4640; contact us by e-mail: waters@sonic.net

The workshop will be held at Caterina’s Santa Rosa Studio. Directions will be sent upon receipt of deposit. Bring a bag lunch.

Both Caterina Martinico and Patricia Waters began studying with Judith Cornell in 1993 and have been co-facilitating Illuminated Mandala workshops for the past 15 years.











About Creating Mandalas
Creating mandalas is an ancient art process that speaks to us in contemporary time as a way to find our center and create balance in our lives. This slow, deeply meditative art process allows us the opportunity to open to the moment and create personal sanctuary through art making amidst the hectic pace of life, shifting our perspective and allowing transformation to occur.




As form, pattern and images begin to emerge, we become involved in an enchanted, reciprocal dance with spirit.


Using Prismacolor pencils on black paper, we begin each drawing with white pencil, allowing the images emerge out of the procreative darkness, bringing them to life by overlaying the images with a palette of rainbow colors In this way we create jewel-like mandalas and connect to a deep internal wisdom.










About Caterina Martinico
and Patricia Waters

We have studied with Judith Cornell, Ph.D, since 1992 and are certified mandala facilitators through the mandala facilitation training. We have shared this work in classes, retreats, workshops, spiritual centers, and educational conferences in California and throughout the Western U.S.

Over the years of sharing and facilitating Judith Cornell’s original illuminated mandala process and techniques for spiritual and emotional healing, many participants have told us of profound changes in their lives. Participants receive the tools to continue to use mandalas in their every day life, to live more fully in the present, and to use the power of intention to create positive change and express more joy, love and self-confidence.

See our bios in the Creative Arts Studio section of this web page for more information about the work that we do in addition to our mandala work. CEUs for MFTs, LCSWs, and art therapists are available for all our workshops, classes and groups.
What participants have said about our Mandala Workshops:
I love your workshops! I enjoy the time for meditative inner discovery and also time for art making, a perfect balance of art technique and skill development with the personal process of healing and growth. The safe and welcoming environment you provide helps in trusting that whatever I create will be just right for me in that moment. It’s sacred fun! Thank you always.

-Dee Krieger, Art Therapist

I have participated in a number of Mandala workshops recently and found them centering and inspiring. I was accompanied twice by my granddaughter, a high school freshman, who enjoyed her experiences thoroughly!

-Charles R. Miller, Consultant, Facilitator, Trainer

Working with the Illuminated Mandala process continues to amaze me; with each workshop I gain deeper trust in the process. I find the caring structure of the work meditative and a way to safely enter the unknown through color and light. I will return to work with Patricia and Caterina whenever I can.

- Maria Gonzalez-Blue

The Illuminated Mandala Workshop with Caterina and Patricia was an invaluable day of meditative self-care. The material was clearly presented, useful tools were acquired, and I felt my own resources refreshed. The workshop helped me to tend to the fire of my passion and to restore connection to soul.

-Brenda Elliott

I have attended various classes with both Caterina and Patricia, and can honestly say that they are two of the kindest, most compassionate teachers I have had. This technique was presented in a simple, step-by-step way, yet every part of the process felt magical. I went away feeling like I had created something beautiful and meaningful.

-Theresa Scovill








Books by Judith Cornell, Ph.D.
The Mandala Healing Kit contains everything you'll need to create your own sacred symbols: a full-color workbook with 24 exercises and 54 illustrations; a guided meditation CD; stencils and paper; colored pencils and a gel pen. To assist you on the journey, Dr. Judith Cornell an internationally acclaimed expert and best-selling author—explains how you can heal the heart and open the compassion inside.

Mandala: Luminous Symbols for Healing: New 10th anniversary edition now available including a CD with inspiring meditations set to music.

Drawing the Light from Within: Keys to Awaken Your Creative Power, is for teachers, philosophers, scientists, psychologists, designers, visual artists, and non-specialist general readers wanting to overcome personal barriers that stifle their creative power and thus enable themselves to give voice to their full range of creative expression. Cornell's aim, however, goes beyond teaching the basics of art. The structure of the exercises are designed to awaken and expand consciousness.

DVD: Mandala: Luminous Symbols for Healing. Drawing on her worldwide experience and pioneering efforts Dr. Cornell presents the historic and contemporary art and science of the mandala as a dramatically self-empowered approach to well-being and Self-knowledge. Dramatic footage in this DVD demonstrates how sound creates mandala patterns..












CATERINA MARTINICO






PATRICIA WATERS












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